Heyworth Hornets (Heyworth, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Deer Creek-Mackinaw Chiefs (Mackinaw, IL), 1-0 in a league test.

With the win, Heyworth upgrades its record to 10-11 on the season. The Hornets travel to Tremont (Tremont, IL) to battle the Turks in a Heart of Illinois test on Friday, April 26. The Turks come into the test with a record of 7-8. Tremont lost 4-3 in their recent league test against Eureka (Eureka, IL)

With the defeat, Deer Creek-Mackinaw falls to 6-15 on the season. The Chiefs host Williamsville (Williamsville, IL) to battle the Bullets in a non-league test on Friday, April 26. The Bullets come into the test with a record of 12-9. Williamsville lost 2-1 in their recent league test against Pleasant Plains (Pleasant Plains, IL)